Insight Property Finance

Freedom to move: stamp duty reforms gain momentum

November 26, 2020

Stamp duty: two of the most dreaded words in the world of property and finance. Fortunately, NSW and Victoria have unveiled some big changes to the inefficient tax this week, and there’s hope it’ll inspire other states to review their own stamp duty arrangements.

8 ideas to improve your business’s cash flow over the festive season

November 19, 2020

The festive season is fast approaching and this year, more than ever, it’s important for businesses to ensure they have their cash flow management in order. Here are our top 8 ideas to help you through the upcoming period.

Want to know how much your neighbours paid for their first homes?

November 19, 2020

First home buyers wanting to crack into the property market can now use an interactive map to see how much their neighbours spent on average for their first home.

Australia is building the biggest houses in the world once again

November 12, 2020

We dream big in Australia. So it’s little surprise that when the Great Australian Dream becomes a reality it means bigger houses than anywhere else in the world, according to a new report.

Switch lenders if rate cut is not passed on: RBA

November 5, 2020

Mortgage holders and business operators are being encouraged by the RBA to switch lenders if their bank doesn’t pass on the latest cash rate cut.

RBA trims cash rate to new record low 0.10%

November 3, 2020

If you didn’t back a winner on Melbourne Cup Day then fret not: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has delivered mortgage holders a win by cutting the official cash rate by 15 basis points to a new record low of 0.10%.

Housing affordability best it's been in a decade: report

October 29, 2020

Great news for homeowners and prospective buyers: housing affordability is at its best level in a decade and should continue to improve throughout 2021.

Flow of credit to small businesses remains strong

October 22, 2020

Small business owners in need of credit will be buoyed by new data that shows the approval rate for loans has remained strong throughout the coronavirus crisis.

Housing market confidence 'booms', cash rate cut expected

October 22, 2020

Consumer sentiment is surging, confidence in the housing market is booming, and the number of experts tipping a Melbourne Cup Day cash rate cut is increasing. Let’s look at why households and businesses are becoming increasingly optimistic.

HomeBuilder sparks surge in home loans, new builds and renos

October 15, 2020

Thousands of families across the country who had been thinking about a new build, or tackling an overdue renovation project, have rolled up their sleeves and committed to it, according to latest ABS data.